Has KDE Lost the Evolutionary Advantage?By Bruce Byfield | Open Source Article Published June 24, 2015Once a center of desktop innovation, KDE Plasma is suffering from over-caution and a lack of direction.

Who's Afraid of Systemd?By Bruce Byfield | Open Source Article Published June 17, 2015Can you believe that some Linux users are still opposing systemd?

The Cloud vs. Open SourceBy Bruce Byfield | Cloud Article Published June 9, 2015Who would have predicted that free software would dominate online storage?

9 Hidden Features in KDEBy Bruce Byfield | Open Source Article Published April 8, 2015The menus and dialogs of KDE contain some surprises - and they're useful.

11 Activities for KDE PlasmaBy Bruce Byfield | Open Source Article Published March 24, 2015The best way to explain the value of KDE Activities is to show how to construct some.

7 Leading Applications for GNOMEBy Bruce Byfield | Mobile/Wireless Article Published March 17, 2015The GNOME desktop may have declined in popularity, but its applications are booming.

7 Leading Applications for KDE PlasmaBy Bruce Byfield | Open Source Article Published March 10, 2015It's not just the desktop environment that makes KDE Plasma popular. It's the applications as well.

Why Open Source Freeriding is a Good IdeaBy Bruce Byfield | Open Source Article Published February 24, 2015In the wake of a high profile controversy, it's clear: so-called freeriders should be encouraged, not condemned.

My Favorite Linux Applications and DesktopsBy Bruce Byfield | Open Source Article Published December 9, 2014Forget the headlines. It's the everyday Linux apps that make free and open source software something to celebrate.

Debian vs Ubuntu: Which is Best for You?By Bruce Byfield | Open Source Article Published November 24, 2014Choosing between Debian or Ubuntu depends on your preferences regarding platform support, ease of use, level of user control and other key issues.

Free Software, Free as in BeerBy Bruce Byfield | Columns Article Published November 20, 2014Being available at no cost may not define free software, but it is responsible for many of its ups and downs over the years.

The 9 Best Linux DistrosBy Bruce Byfield | Open Source Article Published November 11, 2014The best Linux distros, with a description of each distro to help you find one that’s best for you.

Can Commercial Linux Gaming Succeed?By Bruce Byfield | Open Source Article Published September 17, 2014Whether commercial Linux games can succeed remains uncertain, but clearly it's not the road to sudden riches.

A Linux Desktop Designed for YouBy Bruce Byfield | Open Source Article Published August 19, 2014Looking for a Linux desktop? This roundup of the major contenders will help you find one that best fits your work habits.

Best Linux Desktop: KDE's PlasmaBy Bruce Byfield | Open Source Article Published July 21, 2014KDE’s Plasma earns best Linux desktop honors due to its design, customization and innovation.

Wanted: A Purpose for Open SourceBy Bruce Byfield | Open Source Article Published July 7, 2014Open source has come a long way -- but has it lost its original purpose?

Ubuntu and the Unspoken RulesBy Bruce Byfield | Open Source Article Published March 25, 2014Ubuntu's disagreements with the rest of open source are really less about issues than relationships.

What Happened to the Vision in Open Source?By Bruce Byfield | Open Source Article Published March 18, 2014Pragmatism seems to have replaced idealism in open source. Has corporate success ruined this once utopian branch of software development?

KDE Desktop vs. GNOME Apps: The Great ParadoxBy Bruce Byfield | Open Source Article Published January 27, 2014Polls show that KDE is the most popular Linux desktop. Yet more users prefer desktops that use GNOME technology. What's the explanation?

2014: The Year of Free HardwareBy Bruce Byfield | Data Center Article Published January 20, 2014The open source software market could have a dramatic effect on the tech hardware industry this year.

The Burning Bridges of UbuntuBy Bruce Byfield | Open Source Article Published November 26, 2013Ubuntu and Canonical are still having community problems -- and at least part of the problem is their public statements and actions.

Apache OpenOffice vs. LibreOfficeBy Bruce Byfield | Applications Article Published November 12, 2013The two open source office productivity suites are similar, yet one appears to have a slight advantage.

Linux Desktop: Change vs. ConservatismBy Bruce Byfield | Open Source Article Published June 18, 2013Despite the conservatism of users, innovation hasn't died on the Linux desktop. It's just become very cautious in the last few year.